The brightly colored feathers of the Guayaquil Macaw offer a cheerful sight, but the outlook for this endangered bird isn’t quite as sunny. Currently the wild population of this sensitive species is only 100 birds. Luckily, a promising program in Equador is offering hope to our feathered friends.

The Mbeli Bai is a large, swampy forest clearing located deep in the Republic of Congo’s Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park - where gorillas routinely engage in age-old rituals safe from the dangers of the modern world. This primitive setting presents the perfect opportunity for researchers to observe these great apes in subtle ways that do not disrupt their normal behavior patterns. Over a period of 12 years, conservationists with the Wildlife Conservation Society followed the lives of 19 adult male western

The critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarin of Colombia is getting a second chance of life due to an innovative conservation plan called Proyecto Titi. Threatened by loss of habitat, as well as illegal capture for the local pet trade - the Cotton-top Tamarin population is dwindling. Desperate to earn a living, residents of this economically challenged area often find themselves exploiting the Cotton-top Tamarin in order to provide for their families.

As thinking people, we pride ourselves on having the ability to create solutions to the problems that present themselves. Sometimes the answer we seek is simple and straight forward, allowing us a quick fix – but other times, as with efforts to protect wildlife and wild places – finding the resolution often requires delving deep into the issue at hand and starting back at square one. Such is the approach of the African Predator Conservation Research Organization. These wildlife warriors are mo

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador Julie Scardina and a couple of Magellanic penguins kicked off “SeaWorld’s Pole to Pole Inaugural Fun Run,” on Saturday, April 28. Nearly 350 participants were able to stroll by sea lions, waddle past penguins and dash by dolphins as they supported conservation efforts from the North to the South Pole.

For the last 50 years, scientists have used ultrasonic transmitters, known as pingers, to study the behavior of marine organisms. They’ve been used on many species including sharks and rays, bony fishes and invertebrates – and have become an important tool in the discovery of the movements and life history of these species. But the big mystery has always been, can marine mammals hear these signals?

Bottlenose dolphins have long called the warm waters of the Indian River Lagoon in central Florida home. However in recent years this area has become a hotspot of concern for those interested in protecting the much-loved mammals.

It’s no secret that many of the world’s animals are in danger of extinction – but most people would be surprised at just how small the numbers of certain species have become. One such example is the Mexican Gray Wolf. Current estimates count these wild wanderers at just 52 free-ranging wolves in the southwestern United States. With such a small population, each individual wolf and wolf pack is critical to the population's long-term survival.

The regal Black Rhino is a rare species these days. Extinct in some parts of the world, recent efforts to save this colossal creature are beginning to show promise in others. Black Rhino populations in Zimbabwe have recovered from a low point of only 370 in 1993 to around 500 animals today. It’s a slow process - but one well worthwhile.

The Asian Pangolin tops a list that no animal wants to be on – the list of the most heavily traded species in the illegal wildlife trade. Although the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of these unique animals has made significant progress in recent years, there is still plenty of room for improvement.